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| Menorahs |
| What is a Menorah? |
After the Macabee's victory over the Greeks, they
returned to the Temple to find it desecrated and in ruins. As legend
has it, there was only one small vessel of oil with which to light
the Menorah, that would have lasted only one day. The miracle was
that the oil lasted eight days, enough time to make more oil for the
Temple.
The significance of the menorah has two parts; one is to symbolize
the Menorah in the temple and the other is to mark the eight days
of Hanukkah. While the Menorah used in the Temple had seven branches,
the menorah we light on Hanukkah is a nine branch candelabra with 8
of the candles on one level and 1 candle (usually at the end or the
middle) separated from the others. The extra candle is called the
'Shamash' and is the one used to light the others candles.
On Hanukkah, we light eight candles one for each of the eight days
of celebration in the time of the temple. On the first day we light
one candle, two on the second day, and so on, up to eight on the last
day. |
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| The Blessings |
The first two blessings are said with the Shamash
already lit, but immediately prior to lighting the Hanukkah candles.
Baruch ata Ado-noi Elo-heinu melech ha-olam Asher kid-shanu bi-mitzvo-sav
Vi-tzee-vanu li-had-leek ner shel Hanukkah.
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, Who sanctified
us with His commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Hanukkah
light.
Baruch ata Ado-noi Elo-heinu melech ha-olam Shi-asa nee-seem la-avo-seinu
Baya-meem ha-haim baz-man ha-zeh.
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, Who wrought
miracles for our forefathers, in those days at this season.
This blessing is said on the first night only.
Baruch ata Ado-noi Elo-heinu melech ha-olam Sheh-he-che-yanu vi-kee-yimanu
Vi-hee-gee-yanu laz-man ha-zeh.
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, Who has kept
us alive, sustained us, and brought us to this season. |
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| Hanukkah Songs |
Hanukkah,
Oh Hanukkah
Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah, come light the Menorah
Let's have a party, we'll all dance the hora
Gather round the table, we'll all have a treat
Sivivon to play with, and latkes to eat.
And while we are playing
The candles are burning bright
One for each night, they shed a sweet light
To remind us of days long ago.
One for each night, they shed a sweet light
To remind us of days long ago.
Maoz Tzur - Transliteration
Maoz tzur yeshua-si
Lecha na-eh li-sha-beyach
Tikone bais ti-fee-lasi
Vi-sham todah ni-za-beyach.
Li-ase ta-chin mat-beyach
Mee-tzar ham-na-beyach
Az eg-more vi-sheer meez-mor
Hanukkahs ha-meez-beyach
Az eg-more vi-sheer meez-mor
Hanukkahs ha-meez-beyach.
(Translation)
O Rock of my salvation, with delight we praise You.
Restore the Temple where we will bring offerings.
When You will eliminate our enemies,
Then I shall sing at the rededication.
Hanukkah, Hanukkah
Hanukkah, Hanukkah
Chag yafeh kol kach
Ohr chaviv, mi-savis
Gil li-yeled rach.
Hanukkah, Hanukkah
Sivivon, sov, sov
Sov, sov, sov! Sov, sov, sov!
Ma nayim vi-tov.
(Tranlation)
Hanukkah is a greay holiday.
Surrounded with lovely light.
Fun for little children.
Dreidel, spin, spin, spin.
How wonderful! |
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